My dad Quotes by Brenda Blethyn

I always think 12 times before saying anything.

— Brenda Blethyn

I hate that people think going to the theatre is a special occasion. I wish people would treat it as normally as going to…

— Brenda Blethyn

I always considered myself very successful even before the success of Secrets and Lies.

— Brenda Blethyn

Before every performance, I think I am about to keel over.

— Brenda Blethyn

Everyone the world over talks about British actors and British talent and I think that's because we were trained - until now - in…

— Brenda Blethyn

I like the enthusiasm but not the insincerity of Los Angeles.

— Brenda Blethyn

The strange thing is that since I've been offered lots of films I think that maybe they think that I've sold out to Hollywood.…

— Brenda Blethyn

In fact at home I sometimes like to be quiet and hear the sounds of the world outside.

— Brenda Blethyn

The academy awards in England; it's a classy affair as well.

— Brenda Blethyn

I've made six films since I made Secrets and Lies but I still live in London and I'd love to do theater.

— Brenda Blethyn

Being a secretary was considered a very good job in those days.

— Brenda Blethyn

It's a real leveller, you know, to do theatre at least once every two years.

— Brenda Blethyn